April Traffic Up 2.6% to 7.075M, Cargo Volume Rises 1.3%
CAAP•Total passenger traffic rose 2.6% year-on-year to 7.075 million in April, driven by a 7.6% jump in international traffic to 2.952 million and a 15% increase in transit passengers to 718,000. Cargo volume excluding Argentina increased 1.3% to 15.3 thousand tons, while aircraft movements declined 1.1% to 70.9 thousand.
1. April Passenger Traffic Up 2.6%
Corporación América Airports posted a 2.6% increase in total passenger traffic to 7.075 million in April 2026, driven by a 7.6% rise in international travelers to 2.952 million and a 15% surge in transit passengers to 718,000, offsetting a 3.5% drop in domestic traffic to 3.405 million.
2. Mixed Regional Performance
International growth occurred in Argentina, Italy, Ecuador and Armenia, while Brazil and Uruguay saw slower expansion; domestic declines were driven by capacity reductions in Argentina, with top routes including Santiago de Chile, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
3. Cargo and Aircraft Movements Trends
Cargo volume excluding Argentina rose 1.3% to 15.3 thousand tons, powered by a 28.4% surge in Uruguay and a 4.1% gain in Armenia, offsetting declines in Italy, Ecuador and Brazil. Total aircraft movements fell 1.1% to 70.9 thousand, with increases in Italy and Brazil offset by reductions in Uruguay and Argentina.
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